Navigation
Why it Matters | How To... | Testing | GuidelinesWhy it Matters
Navigation is the process of planning and controlling the movement of a user throughout a website. It is important to help them find what they are looking for, can return to where they have previously been, and to ensure they don't feel lost.
[return to top]How To...
Use consistent navigation - keep menus in the same place on each page, present links in the same way throughout your website. If your website is large consider if breadcrumbs, a site map, or search functionality would be useful to your users. Use page titles liberally. There are a number of different types and style of navigation . [return to top]Testing
User testing is the best way to ensure that navigation is understandable and appropriate.
[return to top]Guidelines
Checkpoint 13.4 Use navigational mechanisms in a consistent manner.
[return to top]Tenuta: Usability and Accessibility support | eTEN project nr: 517347 |
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